Just as the human body contains a multitude of symbiotic microbial companions, most plant species also live alongside microbial friends. Among these companions are mycorrhizal fungi, which help plants gather water and nutrients—particularly nitrogen—from the soil. In exchange,
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the strike but, consistent with others, declined to identify the victims or offer evidence verifying they were hauling narcotics.
The Mitchells and the machines are readying for a rematch. Sony Pictures Animation is making a sequel to its 2021 Oscar-nominated feature “The Mitchells vs. the Machines,” with Guillermo Martinez (head of story for the first “Mitchells” film) and JP Sans (co-director of “The
Results will be announced on Monday, prolonging the uncertainty with the opposition claiming victory.
The fan-friendly event returns April 30-May 3 to the moviemaking capital with the theme “The World Comes to Hollywood.”
The company in July announced the new soda was coming to the US, after Trump claimed the company had “agreed” to start adding “REAL cane sugar” in American Coke.
"After writing the album it feels like each song lives within this metaphorical locket for safe keeping," singer says of upcoming LP
A Broadway opening often marks the culmination of a years-long journey for the collaborators who have created a show, whether they’re working on a new musical or a revival of a familiar play. On the final, supersized episode of Variety’s theater podcast, “Stagecraft,” the stars
DUBAI (Reuters) -Iran welcomed the conditional release of an Iranian student from French prison, the country's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, adding Tehran will strive for her full release. Iran has accused France of arbitrarily detaining Mahdieh Esfandiari, a student
Governments in Canada's major oil and gas producing provinces, Alberta and Saskatchewan, have touted their efforts in recent years to reduce methane emissions.
What’s the going rate for James Bond’s license to kill? Well, Amazon MGM paid $20 million for creative control of the 007 franchise. Earlier this year, Bond’s long-time producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli stepped back and ceded creative control to Amazon MGM. The
Lawmakers rejected part of a simplification package, as the centrist majority was defeated by nine votes
President Trump's construction of a grand ballroom attached to the White House — starting with the demolition of part of the East Wing this week — will not be the first time a president has left a lasting mark on the people's house. Presidents from Teddy Roosevelt to Barack
If you think of a single atom as a grain of sand, then a wavelength of visible light—which is a thousand times larger than the atom's width—is comparable to an ocean wave. The light wave can dwarf an atom, missing it entirely as it passes by. This gulf in size has long made it
Pink granite boulders scattered across the dark volcanic peaks of the Hudson Mountains in West Antarctica, have revealed the presence of a vast buried granite body—almost 100 km across and 7 km thick, about half the size of Wales in the UK—beneath Pine Island Glacier.
This is the eighth US strike on alleged drug trafficking vessels near Latin America, the first on the Pacific side.
One of the largest volcanic eruptions in the last 10,000 years took place at the Greek island of Thera (Santorini) in the Aegean Sea, but its dating during the late 17th or 16th century BCE remained controversial. Volcanic ash from the eruption spread over a large area in the
One of the enduring ichthyological mysteries is how migratory fish know when it is time to move from their winter to summer habitats. The ability to tell when the seasons are changing is crucial for a wide range of major life events, including feeding and spawning, as well as
The NFL is not planning to change its Super Bowl halftime show, league Commissioner Roger Goodell said this week after pushback from conservatives over the selection of Bad Bunny. “It’s carefully thought through,” Goodell said during a news conference on Wednesday. “I’m not
Donald Trump is rapidly transforming the presidency into a massive Bribe Delivery System. For convenience’s sake, let’s refer to this going forward as Trump’s presidential “BDS.” This is underscored by the jarring news that Trump is demanding that the Justice Department pay him
Ubisoft Massive is offering workers a 'voluntary career transition program' to workers as part of its 'ongoing evolution and long-term planning.'
Shares in the struggling plant-based meat company have rallied as retail traders pile onto stock.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is standing by Bad Bunny as next year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show performer amid continued MAGA backlash over the decision. Apple Music and the NFL announced Sept. 28 that Bad Bunny would headline the 2026 Super Bowl, prompting several conservative
Of all the things to get really, really mad at President Donald Trump about, Democrats are going with — White House renovations?
There are cities and towns across the United States that specifically call to music lovers. Among them is Asheville, North Carolina, the ultimate destination for artists and travelers looking to explore the vastness of the American musical taxonomy and dig deep into its
The Hague-based court was asked late last year by the UN General Assembly to determine Israel’s legal obligations after the country passed laws effectively banning the agency from operating there.
Why do humans have such stupid knees, ankles, and backs? The post Evolution Is Written in Our Joints appeared first on Nautilus .
Grab titles like Silent Hill 2, Resident Evil 4, Dead Island 2, and Until Dawn for cheaper than usual during the big PSN sales event The post A Bunch Of Creepy And Scary PS5 And PS4 Games Are On Sale Right Now appeared first on Kotaku .
DNA within dried feces dating from more than 1,000 years ago provides valuable insights into the pathogens that plagued ancient Mexican peoples, according to a study published in PLOS One by Drew Capone of Indiana University, U.S., and colleagues.
Bedding choice is a crucial factor in both cow comfort and udder health, and dairy farms in the Midwest are increasingly turning to recycled manure solids (RMS) as a cost-effective and readily available option. But because RMS originates from manure, questions remain about
The awards, celebrating the best of the industry's color grading professionals, are now in their fifth year, with work on 'Andor,' 'The Brutalist' and a Bad Bunny music video also among those shortlisted.
Locking up mothers has devastating effects on families and communities, and police and prosecutors should prioritize evidence-based strategies that connect women to treatment, housing and services, while also ensuring that bail decisions and sentencing follow the principle of
Firms with ties to the president are the new rainmakers.
CBS has officially picked up the legal drama series “Cupertinto” for the 2026-2027 season. The show hails from Robert and Michelle King, who will write, executive produce, and co-showrun the series under their King Size Productions banner. Robert will also direct the pilot. As
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that two “narco-terrorists” were killed in the U.S. military’s strike against an alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific. Hegseth said the vessel was operated by a designated terrorist organization and was smuggling narcotics
"On learning to accept your child's discriminating tastes, even when it hurts."
Regional banks are getting a reprieve this week after Western Alliance and Zions reported results that didn't include any new loan meltdowns.
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President Trump on Wednesday sent a message to cattle ranchers defending his tariff policies and urging American ranchers to lower their prices. "The Cattle Ranchers, who I love, don’t understand that the only reason they are doing so well, for the first time in decades, is
In 2021, the stock market valuation of GameStop skyrocketed thanks to a social media frenzy. It heralded the rise of the so-called "meme" stock, but also a rise in a particular kind of trading, one driven more by the attention economy than by inherent value in an investment,
[Mo Ibrahim Foundation] London -- The Mo Ibrahim Foundation has released a new research brief, Africa's natural resources and conflicts: a vicious cycle, examining how growing competition over natural resources is fuelling conflicts across the continent - and how these
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said Wednesday she is examining a Senate bid in the Lone Star State following the Republicans' redistricting effort there earlier this year. "Every other day, there's a poll that comes out that makes it clear that I can win the primary for the
What neural and behavioral mechanisms allow mice to identify food sources, navigate toward them, and initiate consumption? A research team led by Prof. Zhang Yunfeng from the Institute of Zoology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has uncovered the neural encoding mechanisms
The Netflix crime thriller “Night Always Comes” was always going to be set in Portland, Ore., like the Willy Vlautin novel from which it was adapted. But it wasn’t necessarily going to shoot there. “A lot of the early discussions are like, ‘Where’s the biggest bang for the
[allAfrica] Geneva -- Responsible governance means leadership that balances accountability, transparency, and purpose in a world facing profound uncertainty and change, going beyond compliance or risk management, says South African ethics expert Liezl Groenewald.
Farm size plays a crucial role in shaping food production systems and environmental outcomes. However, its long-term global trends have remained poorly understood.
K Callan, Ayden Mayeri, Mark Duplass are also on the call sheet for the feature that is now in production.
